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Site Manager

Design & Build Recruitment

The Role

Overview

Manage remediation and car park redevelopment in a busy shopping centre.

Key Responsibilities

  • site management
  • progress reporting
  • safety compliance
  • client relations
  • civil works
  • subcontractor coordination

Tasks

-Oversee all on-site activities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery. -Conduct site meetings, progress reporting, and contribute to project planning and sequencing. -Maintain strict compliance with Work Health & Safety (WHS) standards and environmental management requirements. -Build positive relationships with the client, consultants, and centre management. -Manage remediation, civil, and car park construction works, ensuring minimal disruption to shopping centre operations. -Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and suppliers, maintaining strong communication across all project stakeholders.

Requirements

  • white card
  • first aid
  • cert iv
  • construction regs
  • site manager
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Current White Card and First Aid Certificate essential; Cert IV / Diploma in Building & Construction or equivalent preferred -Solid understanding of Australian construction regulations, standards, and WHS practices. -Proven experience as a Site Manager on commercial fit out, infrastructure, or remediation projects. -Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational abilities. -Strong background working in live environments such as retail centres, hospitals, or commercial precincts.

The Company

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Civil Construction

Construction

Engineering

Property

Renewable Energy

Architecture

Manufacturing

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